Mattel’s Ghostbusters Particle Thrower encourages you to cross the streams

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It goes by many names, and you can find a dozen arguments scattered across the web defending each, but the important part is that soon you’ll be able to hold one of your very own. On Monday, Mattel will launch the officially licensed Ghostbusters Particle Thrower for $130.

Whether you call it the Neutrino Wand, the Particle Thrower, the Neutrona Wand, or just part of the Proton Pack, Mattel has teamed up with the Clippard Instrument Laboratory to make the device feel as authentic as possible. Clippard modular valves have been used in its construction, alongside lights and sounds sampled directly from the films. The adjuster nobs and switches will respond just like they did in the movies, and should you be near a fellow Ghosthead and accidentally cross the streams, the light-up meter emits a unique pattern with new sounds and vibrations.

The Particle Thrower was first shown off at the San Diego Comic-Con this year, alongside a replica Ecto 1 and Ghost Trap. The wand doesn’t come with the actual proton pack, and some of the Ghostbuster fans who have already put their hands on the wand criticize the grips for being glossy and plastic, so it’s up to you to decide if $130 is really worth it for this new accessory. It certainly beats the goofy-looking backpack that got released a couple of years ago, and if you’re looking for the best way to pull of a Venkman cosplay, this is a great place to start.